Gunshots Erupt in Nsuapemso as Security Forces Move to Arrest Mining Bosses

Gunshots were heard in Nsuapemso on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as security personnel moved to arrest the Managing Director and Accountant of Nawara Mining Company.

Residents of the Fanteakwa South District in the Eastern Region said the sudden burst of gunfire sent people scrambling for safety. Some were forced to stay inside their homes while the operation unfolded.

Personnel from the National Security, the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service took part in the raid. They entered the company’s office and detained several staff members.

Two people were reported injured during the incident. They were later taken to the Eastern South Regional Police Command for further processing.

Nsuapemso’s Queenmother, Obaapayin Kyerewaa I, voiced alarm over the growing sense of insecurity tied to mining disputes in the area. She said the gunfire had disturbed the calm of the community.

The raid is part of a long‑running conflict over who controls the mining concession once held by Nawara Mining Company. CMS & A & A PRO Mining Company is said to be managing the concession after it was revoked.

Nawara Mining Company says a court injunction issued on February 19, 2026, gave it the right to keep operating while the dispute is resolved. It argues that the injunction was ignored by rival parties.

The company also alleges that armed men and civilians previously entered its site, seized equipment and gold‑bearing material, and damaged parts of its infrastructure.

In August 2026, Nawara filed a petition with the Criminal Investigations Department to look into an earlier raid. The petition mentions a death, gunshot injuries, loss of equipment and the seizure of gold worth more than GH¢100 million. Those claims have not been independently confirmed.

The latest raid has heightened tension in Nsuapemso and raised questions about how mining disputes are handled in the region.